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Crowd Trouble
Sports minister slams 'hooliganism' after flares thrown at League of Ireland match
Patrick O’Donovan said he’s stopping funding for astroturf until FAI and League of Ireland take action.
Sunday
22 Feb
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Interview
Being a first-time TD: 'Ivan Yates called me soulless and preachy, then I won a Dáil seat'
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tariff response
'A deal is a deal': EU says it 'expects' US to honour trade deal as Trump hikes tariffs
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Steve witkoff
Donald Trump questioning why Iran has not 'capitulated' as US builds up forces, says envoy
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Analysis
Ireland is planning a new savings scheme: How do they work elsewhere and how much could you earn?
The UK, Canada and Sweden are possible examples Ireland can follow.
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Housing Crisis
Housing officials raise major doubts about a government pledge to build 300,000 homes by 2031
The current pipeline for supply could see the level of completions dip after next year.
An internal report by the Department of Housing has sounded the alarm over a gradual decline in planning permissions.
Officials warn that annual housing completions could fall back to current levels as soon as 2028.
The government aims to build 50,000 homes a year between now and 2031, with around 36,000 homes completed last year.
Saturday
21 Feb
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Nations League
Israeli team playing in Ireland could spark 'enormous' protests, says TD
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Irish Penal Reform Trust
Reports into deaths in prison custody show 'serious systemic failures', IPRT says
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Cost of Living
'Energy highways' and a lot more wind: Irish MEPs hopeful for cuts to electricity costs
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build to rent
Only small fraction of new homes in cities ending up on the open market for sale
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Epstein files
Starmer to consider law to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession
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FactCheck
FactCheck: Are more homes currently being built in Ireland than ever before?
Fianna Fáil senator Mary Fitzpatrick claimed this week Ireland is experiencing record house-building.
Friday
20 Feb
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Epstein files
Bacik calls for thorough State investigation into Irish links in Epstein files
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hands in the air
Labour says minister 'as clear as muck' on SNA debacle, as interviewer left visibly frustrated
The junior minister for special education was unable to say what will happen to schools in September on radio this morning.
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Blanchardstown
Protest planned at FAI headquarters over Ireland's Nations League matches against Israel
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Tehran
Iran warns US bases 'legitimate targets' if Trump follows through on attack threats
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Interview
Minister wants State to acquire land amounting to size of Killarney National Park every year
In an interview with The Journal, the Minister of State for Nature talks about how he plans to significantly grow Ireland’s nature reserves between now and 2030, and pay farmers to be more sustainable.
Thursday
19 Feb
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Criticism
Bono warns against Irish 'high horse' as U2 release song for murdered Palestinian activist
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future of gaza
Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace', which he says will be 'looking over' the United Nations
The Explainer
Will a social media ban for under-16s actually work?
We’re joined by Philip Arneill, head of communications and research with CyberSafeKids, to examine how a ban could work – and if it’s the right move.
25m
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Accommodation Recognition Payment
Ukraine accommodation payment to hosts to continue until 2027
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FactCheck
Debunked: There is no new EU policy to allow ‘1%’ of India to move to Ireland
The Candidate
The SNA own goal everyone saw coming
Christine Bohan, Christina Finn, Jane Matthews, and Rónán Duffy ask: how did the government walk into this one?
29m
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AI-generated images
Tánaiste says it's 'misleading' to buyers for property listing photos to be spruced up by AI
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Not happening
Transport Minister says 'no intention' to introduce private taxi ride-hailing apps
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committee row
Minister hits out at Mary Lou McDonald's objection to student accommodation in Cabra
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gardener's friends
There's a new campaign to save Ireland's 'gorgeous' hedgehogs after a steep decline in numbers
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Epstein files
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves police custody after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
King Charles earlier said “the law must take its course” after expressing his “deepest concern” over the arrest of his brother.
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Seoul
Ex-South Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection after imposing martial law
